Guidelines for Writing a Thank You Note

You want to write a thank you note but you aren't sure what to write or where to begin. You want to make sure you follow proper thank you note etiquette. The following is a list of websites available for thank you note formatting and general overall how to. Thank you notes for gift giving or general acts of generosity are never a bad thing and in some situations are required. No one would ever reject a thank you note but you might still be worried about what to write or how to say what you are feeling. The following websites will assist you in getting the job done easily for a variety of needs such as job related thank you's, Wedding thank you's, and children's thank you's.

How to Write a thank You Note (JOB)
For a very specific need, this site discusses how to write a thank you note after a job interview. Learn how to use this tool to your advantage.

How to Write a Thank-You Note (PROCESS)
Leslie Harpold from the Morning News answers a write in question about thank you notes. She breaks the process down to basic elements: greet the giver, express your gratitude, discuss the use, mention the past allude to the future, grace and regards. She also discusses what not to include in a thank you note.

How to Write a Thank You Note (PROCESS)
eHow also gives steps to writing a thank you note but goes on to say that they should be hand written and that thank you notes are better delivered late than not at all.

The Dos and Don'ts of Thank You Notes
As the title implies, this site discusses the dos and don't of thank you note writing. It discusses the basic etiquette necessary and provides sample letters for a variety of situations.

How to Write a Wedding Thank You Note
A category all to it's own and probably enough information for it's own dedicated article, Wedding Thank You notes are a must. Dos and Don'ts are discussed as are suggested wording ideas given.

My Thank You Site
Children should be taught the proper etiquette of writing thank you notes. This site offers thank you templates where they can fill in the blanks for note writing. Each thank you, has suggestions for how to fill in the blank. This is a great place to start with your young children.